What is the HS Coding System?

Your broker will build the HS code 2-digits at a time.

Here is a simplified example to help you visualise how this works.

To arrive at a HS code for stainless steel spoons, your broker will look up the chapter on Metals in the Customs Tariff. Think of this as the first 2-digits. From there your broker will add another set of 2-digits based on the specific type of metal (stainlesssteel). The next 2-digits may describe the use of the metal (spoon). This process continues until we have fully described our good.

Disclaimer:Please note that this is a crude example to help illustrate the process of HS classification. This process is highly complex and requires a trained professional as there can be severe penalties for false classification.